On Wednesday one of Portsmouth’ newest promotions companies, Torn Speaker ran by Max Goulding of Rickyfitts and formerly Is Bliss and Holly Mullineaux of Wyldest who are blowing up the blogosphere return for their second show featuring Syd Kemp plus Strong Island Recordings‘ Melt Dunes, Death of the Author and Jimmy Stuart of Is Bliss at Edge of the Wedge. Torn Speaker was established to bring some of the finest new talent around the UK to Portsmouth and this show promises to be a great one.

Creating trippy, sun soaked, enchanting psychedelic pop in the vein of contemporary bands like Allah Las, Mystic Braves and Morgan Delt whilst creating a warm, fuzzy “lo fi” feel akin to Kurt Vile or Unknown Mortal Orchestra, headliners Syd Kemp are perfect listing for a summers night in June. Despite being a “psychedelic act” they delve into intelligent avant-garde like rock yet still without a hint of pretentiousness. Basically Syd Kemp is great and you should head down and catch him and his band.

Main support Melt Dunes are the latest signings to Strong Island Recordings and are one of the most exciting and best new bands to come out of the south-coast. Heavy acid like psych rock, Melt Dunes are basically going to melt minds. Their debut single was released on our label last week which can be purchased via digital download here. Death of the Author formed in late 2014 will no doubt bring their tinnitus inducing shoegaze-noise rock to The Edge of the Wedge. Opening the evening shall be Jimmy Stuart of Is Bliss. I haven’t seen Jimmy Stuart play since the last Is Bliss show back in late 2013 when Jimmy was crowd surfing in a little sweat-pit in Bar 56 and Is Bliss intoxicated the crowd with their captivating, visceral wall of noise. Don’t expect such a “rampage”this time but Jimmy Stuart is a talented chap none the less and with influences ranging from shoegaze legends such as MBV and Slowdive to The Brian Jonestown Massacre and early Verve expect blissed out, reverb drenched haze all wrapped in gorgeous, whirling guitars.

Doors are at 8pm and the first act will be on pretty much near the time it opens. It’s £3 in advance or £4 on the door and you can purchase tickets here or you can check the Facebook event here.

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